Menomonie High School will hold the 2026 prom this Saturday, April 25th. The theme for the evening is "A Night with Gatsby". Members of the prom court have been revealed ahead of Saturday’s event. The prom court consists of MHS juniors Elsa Bowman, Jai Hasse, Jasaiah Lor, Ellie Zydowsky, Aidan Aure, Bruce Behrend, Ari Delong, and Aaron Howard. Individual pictures can be found below. The grand march begins in the high school auditorium at 8:00 p.m., followed by the coronatio

Janell M. Evan age 72, of Menomonie, WI passed away Monday, April 20th, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after enduring a difficult cancer journey. She was born Sept. 10th, 1953 in New Richmond, WI to Maynard and Erma Van Blaricom. She grew up in the Downing area and graduated from Boyceville High School in 1971. Janell married Jeff Evan on Sept. 22nd, 1973, at the Graytown Church of God in the Township of New Haven, and together they grew a family, raisin

‘Immerse Your Eyes, Preserve Your Mind’ and ‘A Fragile Wonder’ named winners of sold-out annual event By Abby Goers, UW-Stout Menomonie, Wis. – From the fashion houses of Versace, Gucci, and Betsey Johnson to the master artists Michelangelo and da Vinci. From the luxury automobiles of Porsche and Ferrari to game makers Rubik and a battle between the worlds of Sega and Nintendo. From Dieter Rams’ philosophy of “less, but better” to Frank Lloyd Wright’s organic architecture,

Rube Goldberg Machine Makers June 15 – 18 Build a ridiculous chain reaction that does one simple job! Campers work in small teams to design and build Rube Goldberg machines within fun constraints. ​​​ ​Age: Students entering 3rd through 8th grade Cost: $100* Time: Monday – Thursday from 1:15 to 5 p.m. * Limited scholarships are available for students enrolled in the School District of the Menomonie Area. Bus transportation is available for students attending the SDMA Su

The Murals in Menomonie project is entering its final phase, and the community is being invited to help bring it across the finish line. With strong early support from local businesses, organizations, and individual donors, the initiative is now within reach of full funding. Once complete, the murals will transform walls throughout Menomonie into a vibrant, walkable gallery—celebrating local history, creativity, and community identity while enhancing the city’s appeal to vis

The Dunn County Highway Department is undertaking several roadway and bridge improvement projects during the 2026 construction season, focusing on pavement rehabilitation, drainage improvements and long‑term roadway durability. “The Dunn County Board of Supervisors has made a major investment to improve the county’s roadways,” said County Highway Commissioner Dustin Binder. “This work represents a continued investment in maintaining safe and reliable transportation routes fo

There are more than 450 full-tuition camp scholarships available for Wisconsin students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch – thanks to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Precollege Scholarship Program. Students entering grades 6-12 are eligible to receive scholarships to attend up to three STEAM Summer Camps in June, as well as up to three additional camps at UW-Stout in July and August. These camps offer hands-on, engaging experiences that can have a l

Michael Richard Burnett, age 66, of Boyceville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 12th. Michael was born on February 15th, 1960, in Menomonie, WI, to Ann Burnett (Gudis). He was the second of three children. On August 25th, 1979, Mike married the absolute love of his life, Debra Rae Huls. Together they built a beautiful life and raised their three children, Nichole, Travis, and Sheanah—creating a family rooted in love, humor, and resilience. Mike lived lif

Erwin “Erv” Berg, age 90, of Menomonie, WI, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, WI. He was born on July 27, 1935, in Strum, WI, to Otto and Erma (Lee) Berg. Erv was raised in the Eau Claire area and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1953. Erv married Vivian Pierce on July 2, 1955, in Eau Claire. Together they lived in several places before settling in Menomonie in the 1960s, where they raised their family. He pr

Rotary members from L-R: Scott Fredrick, Bill Butsic, Mike Shaide, Gus Myran, and Court Sand. By Maggie Foote Winter’s frosty temperatures offer those who venture out, the fun of skating on Lake Menomin. This year, between skating and the occasional snowball fight, outdoor enthusiasts were able to use new tables and benches. Thanks to the combined efforts of the two Menomonie Rotary Clubs and the City of Menomonie, 12 picnic tables and 5 benches were constructed and placed at